Episode

3/16 Private Equity’s Favorite Democrat w/ David Dayen

March 16, 2026

Sam Seder and Emma Vigeland welcome David Dayen, executive editor of The American Prospect and co-host of the Organized Money podcast, to discuss his piece on Brian Schatz, Chuck Schumer’s heir apparent in the Senate, who attacked a bipartisan housing bill solely to support private equity.

David’s report: https://prospect.org/2026/03/13/brian-schatz-comfort-with-big-money/

Check out David’s podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@OrganizedMoneyPodcast

 

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